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College of Arts and Letters2014-2015

Asian Studies Program

Asian Studies, Minor

This interdisciplinary minor encourages students to explore the complex influence of Asian culture across such areas as history, art, religion, relationships, politics, language, and philosophy. Students can shape their program to suit their interests through a diverse array of approved electives.

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What Can I Do with a Minor in Asian Studies?

Are you fascinated with Asian culture? Do you want to meld knowledge from Asian cultures with your primary field of study? Immerse yourself in our Asian Studies minor. You will create a specialized course of study, with help from an Asian Studies advisor, in three different disciplines. You will be offered courses in some of the most sought-after languages: Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and Sanskrit languages.

You can include the study of an Asian language in your minor and receive credit for it; language skills will greatly strengthen your Asian Studies background. You'll explore Asian history, religions, art history, geography, and humanities. You will have the opportunity to participate in, and earn credits for, exchange programs. With the Asian Studies minor, you will gain a deeper knowledge of, and appreciation for, the cultures of Asia and the Middle East.

Note: To minor in Asian Studies, you must consult with one of the Asian Studies faculty members in addition to being admitted to the university.

University Requirements

A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.

To receive a minor (18 to 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.

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In addition to University Requirements:

Complete individual plan requirements.

Please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

You must select courses from at least three disciplines or departments. The Asian studies advisory committee may consider additional courses for minor credit if your subject or problem content is specifically, or in large part, concentrated on Asian societies and cultures.

We encourage you to select courses in an Asian language, although this is not required. If you must meet a language requirement for your bachelor's degree, we strongly recommend that you take an Asian language to meet that requirement.

For additional information about this minor, contact the plan advisor.

Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.